Library Media Specialist

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the school library/media center. Provides services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information. Serves as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the school.

Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in library media Pre-K-12.
• Successful teaching experience, school library media experience and knowledge of effective teaching strategies

Responsibilities

• Provides groups instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Consults teachers on appropriate use of materials and helps them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
• Serves as an information resource for users of library/media center materials and provides staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of school learning resources.
• Plans the school library program to meet identified needs.
• Assists in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
• Manages acquisitions, processes, organizes, distributes, maintains, and inventories of resources.
• Maintains schedules for instructional television programs and encourages use of video programs for educational purposes.
• Creates a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Uses appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Carries out discipline in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations.
• Interacts with students to promote positive attitudes toward school library.
• Compiles, budgets, and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Complies with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in the library/media services area.
• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.
• Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level